Toyota Hilux

In the beginning Toyota needed to become serious in a cynical market about Japanese manufactured vehicles in a environment very similar to the current market and the Chinese manufacturers.

The year was 1968 and the production of the Hilux began as the RN10 short wheel base 1.5 lt engine . A long wheel base was added in 1969.

1972 and the new luxury cabin came into being with the RN20. 1975 and the SR5 pack was introduced also engine improved( refer list of engines) In 1979 was the most significant for the 4x4 market as the Hilux was named the first generation 4WD. Yes this was as I am concerned the beginning of Hilux. 4WD . A compact pickup ute, great clearance and cheap service and engine parts. In 1979 luxury and ute was like chalk and cheese and fast was never associated with them but the went all day every day and you could not kill the mongrel things with a jack hammer.

1981 and the USA got serious about the Hilux and Toyota knew then they were on a winner. Outside the USA the marketing began for the Surf and or Fore runner.

1984 cabin style were added and fuel injection was the latest technology obviously in Australia with the introduction of unleaded fuel this opened the market right up. In the USA fuel injection was the new buzz and in fact diesel was discontinued there for that market..

1989 and the redesign here really is the baby of today's Toyota Hilux., Smooth engine, comfortable interior , a good selection of cabin styles ( dual cab, Xtra ca 1983 Hilux

b), air con and power steer and more.

Progress slowed until 1995 and another redesign the Tacoma in the USA and the Hilux elsewhere finally differed and each had a different frame, The USA model became its own from the rest of the world..

The Tacoma became itself. the rest of the world including Australia maintained its love of the Hilux especially the tough diesel 4x4 and the suburban dweller discovered that dual cabs could make ideal work/ family vehicles. All this was aided by some countries government making commercial vehicles a tax right off. Toyota stumbled on to a winner here with trades people and fleet buyers..

Things just plodded along until 2005 where hilux had a refresh and increased in size , a better frame and now officially referred to as mid sized. The Tacoma was evolving separately in the USA and was now based on the Prado chassis.

Much of the Tacoma crossed over now into the Hilux being assembled in Thailand , South Africa and Argentina.

The rest of it really is Modern history and any Toyota dealer can fill in the gaps here.

The war in Africa between Libya and Chad was called the Toyota war because of the way Toyota Hilux was used a cavalry.

Engines

1973-1974 - 2.0 L (1968 cc) 18R SOHC I4, 108 hp (81 kW) USA
1972-1978 - 1.6 L (1587 cc) 12R I4[1]
1977-1978 - 2.0 L (1968 cc) 18R I4[1]

1975-1980 - 2.2 L (2189 cc) 20R SOHC I4, 96 hp (72 kW)

1981-1983-2.4 L(2366 cc) 22R SOHC I4, 96 hp (72 kW) at 4800 rpm and 129 ft·lbf (175 N·m) of torque at 2800 rpm.
1981-1983-2.2 L Diesel I4, 62 hp (46 kW) at 4200 rpm and 93 ft·lbf (126 N·m) of torque(SR5 long bed only.).
1984-1987 - 2.4 L (2366 cc) 22R SOHC I4, 96 hp (72 kW) at 4800 rpm and 129 ft·lbf (174 N·m) at 2800 rpm
1984-1986 2.2 L 1L (2188 cc)Diesel I4, 62 hp (46.2 kW) at 4200 rpm and 93 ft·lbf (126 N·m) (SR5 long bed only)
1984-1985 - 2.4L (2446 cc) Diesel I4 2L SOHC, 83 hp (62 kW) at 4200 rpm and 122 ft·lbf (165 N·m) at 2400 rpm; 2L-T (2446 cc) SOHC, 92 hp (69 kW) at 4000 rpm and 159 ft·lbf (216 N·m) at 2400 rpm
1985-1988 - 2.4 L (2366 cc) 22R-E SOHC FI I4, 112 hp (78 kW) at 4800 rpm and 137 ft·lbf (185 N·m) at 2800 rpm
1986-1987 - 2.4 L (2366 cc) 22R-TE SOHC FI turbo I4, 135 hp (101 kW) at 4800 rpm and 173 ft·lbf (234 N·m) at 2800 rpm
1988 - 3.0 L 3VZ-E V6, 150 hp (112 kW)
1989-1995 - 2.4 L (2366 cc) 22R-E SOHC FI I4, 112 hp (84 kW) at 4600 rpm and 142 ft·lbf (192 N·m) at 3400 rpm
1989 - 3.0 L 3VZ-E V6, 150 hp (112 kW)
1995-2004 2.4 L (2438 cc) 2RZ-E 16-valve DOHC I4, 142 hp (106 kW) (4x2)
1995-2004 2.7 L (2693 cc) 3RZ-E 16-valve DOHC I4, 150 hp (112 kW) (4x4)
1995-2004 3.4 L 5VZ-FE 24-valve DOHC V6, 190 hp (142 kW)
2005 2.0 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC I4 (South Africa, Indonesia)
2005 2.5 L diesel D-4D DOHC I4, 134 hp (100 kW) - 156 hp (Asia, Europe, South Africa, South America)
2005 2.7 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC I4, 160 hp (Australia, The Philippines, South Africa, USA)
2005 3.0 L diesel D-4D DOHC I4, Turbodiesel, commonrail 16-valve direct injetion, 171 hp (Asia, South Africa, South America, Australia) (soon in Europe). This version is crafted at the Toyota Argentina facility in Zarate.
2005 4.0 L gasoline VVT-i DOHC V6, 228 hp (170 kW) - 236 hp (Australia, South Africa, USA)

HiLux receives an upgrade

Toyota hilux SR5 2008 HiLux has had a number of upgrades to key models in the line-up. From August 2007 production the entry-level HiLux Workmate with ABS option now has power windows, power door locks, fabric door trim and will be fitted with 15 inch wheels, up from the previous 14 inch wheels. All HiLux SR grades now have power mirrors, while SR vehicles with automatic transmission will be fitted with Cruise Control

Toyota Hilux Double cab SR5 2008

Price $50 430
3.0 EDi twin cam turbo diesel
120 kw @ 3400 rpm
343 Nm @ 1400-3200 rpm
5 spd manual optional 4 spd automatic transmission
Length 5255 mm width 1835 mm width 1810 mm height 3085 mm
Clearance 210 mm wheelbase 3085 mm
Track 1540 mm
30 degree angle approach 23 degree angle departure
1815-1865 kg kerb weight
750 kg unbraked 2250 braked towing
76 litre fuel tank
10L/100km highway cycle fully loaded economy

Toyota Hilux

Australia's No 1 selling 4x4 ute

HiLux receives an upgrade

Toyota Hilux Double cab SR5 2008